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The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines teaches...
The critical stages of grape growing and winemaking.
The types, characteristics and styles of wines made from the principal grape varieties.
The principles and practices involved in the storage and service of wine.
Guidelines for food & wine pairing.
How to evaluate the aroma, flavour and taste of a wine.
For more information on what you will learn please see the WSET L1 Award in Wines Specification.
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Accompanying workbook "An Introduction to Wine".
45-minute, 30 multiple-choice question closed-book remote invigilation examination.
Support from a dedicated WSET Certified Educator.
Free digital download.
Access to the Claire Drinks Online Classroom for one year from registration.
Video content, activities, quizzes and a mock exam.
9 x 50 ml wine samples carefully selected to demonstrate the key styles of wines covered during the course.
A one hour one-to-one video tutorial with your course educator.
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5th January 2026 (deadline for enrolling 5 pm (19th December 2025)
2nd March 2026 (deadline for enrolling 20th February 2026, 17:00)
You will work closely with Claire Blackler MW as your dedicated WSET Certified Educator. You will get personalised one-to-one support throughout your studies (and most likely beyond) to help you achieve your study goals.
You have the complete flexibility to schedule your studies around your home and work life. However, it typically takes 4-6 weeks to complete a WSET L1 qualification.
You have the choice of a hard copy workbook or an ebook. The licence for the ebook expires after one year.
Immediately upon registration, you will receive a link to a free digital download that covers the first module.
Your study pack will be dispatched shortly before your course starts. It will include your hard copy workbook, tasting samples and a Claire Drinks tasting mat.
10 x 50 ml wine samples are provided in 50 ml recyclable pouches and protected using argon. They will have an eight-week shelf-life, provided they are kept cool and away from direct sunlight.
Using the course educator’s bookable calendar, you can select a date and time for your video-tasting tutorial that suits you.
You will have access to the Claire Drinks Online Classroom throughout your studies. The Online Classroom comprises a directed reading plan, audio and video content, activities, quizzes, and additional learning resources. The Online Classroom can be accessed on your desktop, laptop, mobile or tablet, so you can study whether you're on the bus, on the beach or at the bar!
The examination will be taken by remote invigilation. To give you ultimate flexibility, you can take the exam at any time and on any date. You will need a desktop or laptop, a smartphone and a stable internet connection to complete it successfully. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
If you are successful you will receive a digital certificate and digital badge.
Learn more about studying the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines or Spirits with Claire Drinks.
If you’re wondering whether Level 1 is right for you, have a go at the following questions that you might find in a Level 1 examination:
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c) Still White
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b) Vanilla
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b) Skins
If you knew the answers to these questions then maybe WSET Level 2 Award in Wines would be more suitable.
